hair lock, scalp
hair lock, scalp
hair lock, scalp
Introduction
A human hair braid with attached silver ring brooches exchanged with the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago; part of Wyman collection, Odawa.
Nation of Maker:
Odawa
Nation of Origin
stated on catalogue card
Date Made or Date Range:
1750 to 1820
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
stated on the catalogue card
Read More About This Relative
Materials
human hair, silver ring brooches, red pigment
Techniques or Format
A braid of human hair with attached silver ring brooches and on the opposite side remainder of red stain.
Dimensions:
22 × 0 × 0 cm
Condition:
poor, corroded and soiled
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
The Odawa moved to "Cross Village" in 1742 from Michilimackinack, but trade silver became not a common commodity after the mid 18th century.
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-7565
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
1095
Record Creation Context
Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.
Copyright
Associated burial goods
Approximate Place of Origin
Source of Information about Places
stated as grave-find at Cross Village, Lake Michigan (L'Arbre Croche)